Lakhpati Didi Yojana - Uttarakhand

Description
The scheme “Lakhpati Didi Yojana” is implemented by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme was launched by the Honorable Prime Minister of India with the primary objective of improving the economic status of women and enabling them to become Lakhpatis. Under this initiative, the Honorable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand has committed to enabling 1.5 lakh women members to achieve the status of Lakhpati Didis by 2025. As part of the scheme, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has already recognized 40,270 women associated with self-help groups as Lakhpati Didis in 2022-23 and 52,729 women in 2023-24.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, to brand and market the products manufactured by self-help groups, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has established 17 Saras Centers, 2 state-level Uttara outlets, 24 Growth Centers, and 7 Millet Bakeries. Additionally, the groups’ products are sold at various Saras Melas, helping to increase their income and improve their livelihoods.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The beneficiary must be a woman associated with a self-help group.
3. Women beneficiaries from hilly and plain areas, aged between 18 and 65 years, are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.
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Required Documents
• Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission for availing the benefits under the scheme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the scheme?
A: The primary objective is to enhance women’s economic status, increase their income through entrepreneurship, and empower them to become Lakhpatis.
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Q: What activities does the scheme support?
A: The scheme supports women in various income-generating activities through self-help groups, including production, marketing, and sale of products.
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Q: How does the scheme help in marketing products?
A: To brand and market products, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has established:

- 17 Saras Centers
- 2 state-level Uttara outlets
- 24 Growth Centers
- 7 Millet Bakeries

Additionally, products are sold at Saras Melas.
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Q: Is there an income limit for eligibility?
A: Yes, women’s group members whose annual income is less than ₹1 lakh are eligible for selection at the development block level.
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Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Women associated with self-help groups under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), who conduct income-generating activities, are selected at the block level.
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Q: Where can women get information or assistance regarding the scheme?
A: Assistance can be obtained from:

- District level: District Mission Manager, District Thematic Expert
- Block level: Block Development Officer, Block Mission Manager

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Q: Are both hilly and plain areas covered under the scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme covers women from both hilly and plain areas of Uttarakhand.
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